On May 31, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM) officially launched the “Vietnam Best Sommelier in Italian Wines 2025” (VBSIW), the first national competition dedicated exclusively to sommeliers specializing in Italian wines. Organized under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City, the competition is held with technical coordination from the Italian Association of Professional Sommeliers (ASPI) and the Vietnam Sommelier Association (VSA).